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S2.6 Camp Y

The Bomb

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The World's First Atomic Bomb

Weather man was told by general groves, if the weather doesn't clear in time, toy have a predan detonation. Welder's goggles are handed out in the desert, there is total silence. In 60 seconds, five miles away, and in clean line of sight, detonation of the world's first atomic bomb will be attempted. Will it work, or will it kill them all? As the count down begins, there's interference from a local radio station. A waltz by the russian composer tchaikovsky hisses over the lire. Klaus fuk waits with bated breath, and then a sight like no other lights up the world in front of

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